Receiver Drier
RECEIVER DRIERRemoval and Installation
CAUTION: Refrigerant Compressor Oil (mineral oil) F73Z-19577-AA (Motorcraft YN-9-A) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil F7AZ-19D589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the receiver drier bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 A/C line fitting nuts.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the receiver drier bracket bolt and receiver drier.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals, lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.